Sweep & inspection
Caps & crowns
Flue relining
Masonry repair
Gas fireplace serviceLevel 1 sweep and inspection to the NFPA 211 annual standard - flue, crown, cap, and flashing checked and photographed
Chimney sweep logs do not sweep chimneys. They loosen some creosote - which then falls where a brush and vacuum still have to collect it.
Chimney Company in Artesia, CA
Artesia’s chimneys have a problem most homeowners never see coming: the fireplaces that came with these 1950s-era ranch homes were built well, but they haven’t been touched in years, sometimes decades. We’re the repair team that opens the flue and finds the cracked crown, the slipped tile, the nest that’s been sitting there since before the last owner moved in. Ashwood Chimney Sweep has served Artesia since 2012, and we handle the whole flue, not just the easy parts. If you need a chimney sweep, a dryer vent cleaned, or a repair that actually holds up, call (833) 805-3229.
Why Artesia Homes Are Different
Artesia sits in the LA Basin’s coastal-influenced climate, which sounds mild until you factor in what happens to a chimney that isn’t used. Warm dry summers bake the stucco exteriors on 90701’s postwar tract homes, and the Santa Ana winds push fine dust and debris into every opening. When winter rains finally arrive, they find the hairline cracks that summer heat has widened. Most homes here were built between the 1950s and 1970s, and nearly all of them still have their original clay flue tile liners. Clay was a good material then. It doesn’t hold up forever. We see exterior stucco chimneys on Pioneer Boulevard and the surrounding blocks with cracking that has quietly gotten worse over thirty years of settling and minor seismic movement. This isn’t a heavy-burn neighborhood. It’s a disuse neighborhood. Fireplaces go untouched for years, and that’s exactly when creosote hardens, animals move in, and the small problems become structural ones.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Artesia Services
Most Artesia homeowners call us for one of two things: a chimney that needs a proper cleaning and inspection, or a dryer vent that has never been serviced. Both are fire-safety issues, and both are jobs we handle as a single team.
Chimney Sweep in Artesia
In a city where fireplaces sit idle for years, a chimney sweep is rarely just a brush-through. The job involves removing hardened creosote, clearing out old nests, and checking the flue from top to bottom for the kind of damage that only shows up under a camera. Artesia’s dense blocks near Pioneer Boulevard regularly turn up squirrel debris and bird nests in flues that haven’t been opened since the last decade. Read more about what a sweep covers on Chimney Sweep in Artesia.
Dryer Vent Cleaning in Artesia
A dryer vent is a fire-risk system, not an afterthought. Lint accumulates in the vent run behind the wall, where you can’t see it, and the dry Southern California air makes that lint as combustible as kindling. Many Artesia homes have long vent runs through attics or under slabs, which pack lint faster than short exterior-wall vents. We clean the entire run, from the dryer connection to the exterior termination, and we use Famco-manufactured components when a replacement part is needed. Details are on the Dryer Vent Cleaning in Artesia page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Chimney Repair in Artesia
Chimney repair in Artesia starts with a truth most homeowners aren’t expecting to hear: your fireplace probably doesn’t need cleaning as much as it needs structural work. These 1950s and 1960s ranch homes have settled over decades, and many exterior stucco chimneys now sit slightly off-plumb. That shifting has cracked crowns, loosened flashing, and sometimes displaced clay flue tiles. The mild but seasonal rain pattern means water gets into those cracks every winter and does more damage before the next dry spell hides the evidence. Our full-service Chimney Repair work covers the whole flue, from the cap down to the firebox, using materials from the same professional-trade brands certified chimney contractors specify across the country.
Chimney Cap Installation
Signs you need it
You can hear birds or animals inside the flue, or you’ve found nesting material, or water stains run down the face of the chimney after rain.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney cap installation in Artesia typically runs $125 to $450 depending on cap size and flue configuration.
How we do it
We measure the flue opening, install a properly sized stainless steel cap from Olympia Chimney or a comparable trade-grade supplier, and secure it so it won’t blow off in Santa Ana winds.
Chimney Cap Replacement
Signs you need it
The existing cap is rusted through, dented beyond function, or missing entirely, often found during a routine sweep inspection.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney cap replacement in Artesia typically falls between $150 and $550, depending on whether the flue needs a single-flue or multi-flue cap.
How we do it
We remove the old cap, check the flue tile beneath it for damage, and install a new cap sized to the flue with proper fasteners and a mesh screen that keeps embers in and animals out.
Chimney Liner Installation
Signs you need it
A camera inspection shows cracked or spalled clay flue tiles, or smoke is pushing through the walls into living spaces, or the old liner has gaps that let heat reach combustible framing.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney liner installation in Artesia typically costs $1,950 to $4,200, with DuraFlex flexible liners specified for most 90701-era chimneys.
How we do it
We run a camera through the existing flue to map its condition, then install a DuraFlex stainless liner sized to the appliance and fuel type, insulated where code requires it, and reconnect the appliance with proper termination at the top.
Chimney Flashing Repair
Signs you need it
Water stains appear on the ceiling near the chimney, or the step flashing at the roofline has pulled away from the brick and stucco.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney flashing repair in Artesia typically costs $350 to $900, depending on how much flashing needs replacement and whether the roof penetration requires new counter-flashing.
How we do it
We remove the old flashing, cut a clean reglet into the chimney, install new step and counter-flashing from Copperfield, and seal the intersection so water sheds off the shingles instead of running under them.
Chimney Crown Repair
Signs you need it
The top of the chimney shows hairline cracks or spalling concrete, or you see efflorescence (white mineral deposits) running down the chimney exterior.
What it costs in Artesia
Chimney crown repair in Artesia typically runs $450 to $1,200, depending on whether the crown needs a full rebuild or a specialized sealant treatment.
How we do it
We inspect the crown’s thickness and overhang, remove loose material, apply a properly sloped repair mortar or sealant so water runs off the crown instead of soaking into it, and add a drip edge where the crown meets the chimney face.
What Chimney Repair Costs in Artesia
| Item | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $550 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,950 – $4,200 |
How often should I have a chimney inspected in Artesia?
Every year, even if you never burn a fire. Artesia’s mild climate makes fireplaces easy to ignore, but disuse is exactly when animals nest and water damage goes unnoticed until it becomes structural. An annual camera inspection catches a cracked crown before it means a liner replacement.
Do I really need a new liner, or can the old one be saved?
Not always. If the clay tiles are cracked but the flue is otherwise sound, a HeatShield restoration can repair the liner without full replacement. We only recommend a new liner after a camera inspection shows us, and shows you, that restoration isn’t safe. Call (833) 805-3229 for an exact quote.
Brands We Service in Artesia
We repair and install with trade-grade materials, not retail substitutes. On Artesia jobs we often pull from DuraFlex liner systems, Copperfield flashing components, and Olympia Chimney caps. Parts are stocked on the truck for the most common Artesia chimney sizes, so most repairs don’t wait on a second visit. See our brands for the full list and why material source matters.
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| Service | Typical range in Artesia |
|---|---|
| Chimney sweep | $180 – $340 |
| Dryer vent cleaning | $95 – $185 |
| Chimney cap installation | $125 – $450 |
| Chimney cap replacement | $150 – $550 |
| Chimney liner installation | $1,950 – $4,200 |
| Chimney flashing repair | $350 – $900 |
| Chimney crown repair | $450 – $1,200 |
What pushes a price up in Artesia is usually access: a steep roof pitch, a chimney that sits off-plumb from decades of settling, or a flue that needs two-story scaffolding instead of a ladder. You get a flat price before we book. If the camera finds more work, we show you the images and get your sign-off before anything else happens.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Artesia
We cover all of Artesia, including the 90701 and 90702 ZIP codes. Most of our service calls come from the older ranch neighborhoods, but we regularly work across the entire city.
- Pioneer Boulevard corridor
- Artesia Avenue neighborhoods
- The 90701 core blocks
- Gridley Road area
- The eastern residential streets near Carmenita
Response time across Artesia runs one to three business days for most non-emergency jobs, depending on the time of year. Winter rains always push the schedule, so the fall weeks are the best time to book a sweep or inspection.
Service Area – Cities Near Artesia
If you’re just outside Artesia, we likely cover your street too. Our crews work regularly in Cerritos, CA, La Palma, CA, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, and Norwalk, CA. Same team, same flat pricing, same camera-backed recommendations. Call (833) 805-3229 to confirm we cover your block.
Serving Artesia, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Artesia area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Chimney Company in Artesia
Most Artesia calls get scheduled within one to three business days. Fall and early winter are the busiest seasons, so if you’re planning a sweep before your first fire of the year, book it in September or October. Repair jobs take a little longer to schedule because we do the inspection first, then order materials.
Most chimney repairs in Artesia don’t require a city permit, though liner installations sometimes do depending on the scope. If permit work is needed, we’ll tell you before we start. HOAs vary by neighborhood; we can provide documentation for approved repairs if your management company asks.
Yes. Artesia’s two ZIP codes are both within our regular service area. 90701 covers the older downtown and Pioneer Boulevard core, and 90702 stretches east toward Norwalk. Both are full-coverage zones for us, with no trip charge or service-area surcharge.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local chimney cleaning pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Artesia Customers Say
"Cap keeps the birds out now, which after two springs of scratching noises is worth every penny."
— Alejandro Garcia"Level two inspection before we bought the house. The report was detailed enough to use as a negotiating point and he explained every photo in it."
— Paul Padgett"They were the only ones willing to just tell me the price. Everyone else wanted to "come take a look" first, which in my experience means come apply pressure in person."
— Marisol Salazar